Adjusting Riding Sag; Removing The Shock Absorber; Installing Shock Absorber - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting riding sag

Remove shock absorber. (
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Choose and fit a suitable spring.
Specification
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187... 209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.

Installing shock absorber. (

Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (

Removing the shock absorber

Installing shock absorber
P. 36)
P. 36)
P. 34)
P. 35)
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
Remove screw
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
Remove screw
sorber.
500075-10
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Push splash protector
tighten screw
Specification
Screw, top shock absorber
Mount and tighten screw
Specification
500075-11
Screw, bottom shock ab-
sorber
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
76 N/mm (434 lb/in)
P. 33)
P. 32)
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
, push splash protector
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
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M12
.
M12
to the side, and remove the shock ab-
®
80 Nm Loctite
(59 lbf ft)
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80 Nm Loctite
(59 lbf ft)
P. 32)
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